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State Formation in Early China
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This important new study makes use of an interdisciplinary approach to challenge traditional theories of state formation in China and promote debate on early Chinese history. Analysing data from archaeology, geology, cultural geography, ethnohistory and ancient texts, the authors show how the procurement of key external resources - especially metal and salt - drove the dynamics of state formation in early China in the period 1800-1400 BC.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
List of Figures
Introduction
1. Early States: Theoretical Models and Applications
2. Searching for the Early State in China: Erlitou
3. The Natural Landscape: Resources and Transport Routes
4. The Erlitou State: Centralization and Territorial Expansion
5. Erligang State Centralization: The Core
6. Erligang State Expansion: The Periphery
7. The Political-Economic Landscape of Early
States: Modelling Centre-Periphery Relations
Notes
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
List of Figures
Introduction
1. Early States: Theoretical Models and Applications
2. Searching for the Early State in China: Erlitou
3. The Natural Landscape: Resources and Transport Routes
4. The Erlitou State: Centralization and Territorial Expansion
5. Erligang State Centralization: The Core
6. Erligang State Expansion: The Periphery
7. The Political-Economic Landscape of Early
States: Modelling Centre-Periphery Relations
Notes
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
Product details
| Published | Oct 23 2003 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 148 |
| ISBN | 9780715632246 |
| Imprint | Bristol Classical Press |
| Dimensions | 8 x 5 inches |
| Series | Debates in Archaeology |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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